Australia has a number of visas for immigrants who, for different reasons, are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally and even improve their quality of life, since in addition to an excellent minimum wage, the country offers a lot of security, jobs and entertainment options.
For those who intend to study at an Australian school for a period of more than two months, applying for a student visa is the option that best suits their travel plans.
In this article we'll talk about the main doubts when applying for an Australian student visa.
Minimum length of stay for an Australian student visa
One of the main doubts when applying for an Australian student visa concerns the minimum length of stay in the country, as the visa options vary greatly according to the purpose of the trip. Read more here.
For those wishing to apply for a student visa, be aware that the minimum length of stay required by the Australian government is 14 weeks - less than this, you can only stay in the country on a tourist visa.
Student visa requirements
In order to apply for an Australian student visa, you need to comply with a number of requirements imposed in order to ensure that the information provided during the application process is correct and that the trip doesn't become a problem for both parties.
The first requirement is to be enrolled on a course which, as I said before, must be 14 weeks or longer.
The second is that the student has a health insurance is taken out by the exchange agency in Australia. It's important to say that the insurance is a support for the student as it works like a medical insurance, covering all specialties except dental.
Student visa requirements
1 - Links with the country of origin
In addition to documentation attesting to the existence of first-degree relatives in their country of origin, Australia requires the exchange student to prove employment through their employment document and copies of pay slips or invoices for the last three months prior to the visa application.
It's worth mentioning that all these figures are cross-checked and analyzed by the Australian government, which also asks for a copy of the last three months' statements in order to ensure the lawful origin of all the money.
2 - Choosing a course
As mentioned above, these requirements are based on proving the student's link with their country of origin. So be careful: your choice of course must have synergies with your training and work in the Brazilian market, because if the Australian government believes that the course has no connection with your profession, your visa could be denied.
For those who can prove that they are motivated by a course outside their field of study, it is possible for their student visa to be approved. All that is needed is for the person to gather copies of the contract, as well as invoices and bills for the last three months before applying.
For example: someone who has worked in marketing for years, but has a degree in physical education. This person would be able to apply for both physical education and marketing courses. All you need is a convincing justification.
3 - You have to be active
A very important detail among the requirements for the Australian student visa is the fact that the person must be fully active, either studying or working.
For those who have been idle for more than six months and have no extracurricular activities on their CV, the chances of getting a visa are slimmer, as even fulfilling the other requirements and proofs will not get you government approval.
All the documents you need to obtain an Australian student visa
Check out the complete guide, prepared by the professionals at Good Day Education, with all the documents you need to apply for a student visa in Australia:
- RG;
- Passport;
- Passport visa history;
- Marriage certificate;
- Children's birth certificates (even if they are not on the trip);
- CV (which can be analyzed with LinkedIn);
- Letter from the employer with a simple statement attesting to the employment relationship;
- Certificates and academic transcripts;
- Three most recent payslips / invoices;
- Proof of family ties by name and date of birth of parents and siblings;
- Complete income tax return;
- For MEIs: CNPJ, service contract and bank statements for the last three months;
- Financial proof of AU$ 1,753 for each month's stay in Australia, plus airfare and the total cost of the chosen course, even if payment is made in installments;
- Proof of debts / clean name.
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